Yamaha FZS1000

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y281 KUJMOT history

Y281 KUJ is a black petrol Yamaha FZS1000 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
39,168 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 KUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
FZS1000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 KUJ was last recorded at 39,168 miles on 23 May 2025, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,834 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
1,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,168 miles
  • 2023 – 38,834 miles
  • 2022 – 38,425 miles
  • 2017 – 36,986 miles
  • 2016 – 33,176 miles
  • 2012 – 31,457 miles
  • 2011 – 27,580 miles
  • 2010 – 26,614 miles
  • 2009 – 23,949 miles
  • 2008 – 21,034 miles
  • 2007 – 17,138 miles
  • 2005 – 17,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    425049538747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail39,168 miles (+334)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    839857655396
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass38,834 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    824239780568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,832 miles (+407)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,832 miles
    Test number
    465797014322
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  5. Pass38,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,425 miles
    Test number
    151579186371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,425 miles (+1,439)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,425 miles
    Test number
    132165271561
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass36,986 miles (+3,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    551717319256
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  8. Pass33,176 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,176 miles
    Test number
    896058401500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,457 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,457 miles
    Test number
    817867672277
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

  10. Pass31,457 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,457 miles
    Test number
    947977472240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,370 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    806416382077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,580 miles (+966)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    997244491058
    • NoteDrive chain needs adjustment
    • NoteWill need new rear tyre soon.

  13. Pass26,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    193376680441
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Fail26,614 miles (+2,665)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    323336380043
    • FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Fail23,949 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,949 miles
    Test number
    901454729050
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass23,949 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,949 miles
    Test number
    932244729037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,034 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,034 miles
    Test number
    751843728038
    • NoteHandlebar brake lever travel but has some reserve

  18. Fail21,032 miles (+3,894)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,032 miles
    Test number
    904903828090
    • FailureRear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • NoteHandlebar brake lever travel but has some reserve

  19. Pass17,138 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,138 miles
    Test number
    840366227097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,131 miles
    Test number
    500187685295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,131 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,131 miles
    Test number
    861137785297
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Questions about Y281 KUJ

Does Y281 KUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 KUJ expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 KUJ?
The MOT on Y281 KUJ expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 KUJ done?
Y281 KUJ was recorded at 39,168 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 1,124 miles a year.
Has Y281 KUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 KUJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 KUJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 KUJ find?
Y281 KUJ passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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